Pospeshil Theatre | |
Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
![]() The theater in 1987 | |
Location | 123 Broadway, Bloomfield, Nebraska |
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Coordinates | 42°35′53″N97°38′44″W / 42.598056°N 97.645556°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1906 |
Architectural style | Two-part commercial block |
MPS | Opera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 88000935 [1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 28, 1988 |
Removed from NRHP | March 25, 2019 |
The Pospeshil Theatre in Bloomfield, Nebraska was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, and was delisted in 2019. [1]
It was a two-part commercial block building that was located at the northwest corner of Grant St. and S. Broadway. The building was 114 by 50 feet (35 m × 15 m) in plan. It was "utilitarian in appearance" except for having "red brick arches over its windows and red brick ridges along the top of the building." [2]
The building was deemed significant in the area of social history and performing arts history of Nebraska. [2]
It was identified as one of 25 Nebraska historic opera house buildings worthy of intensive study in a 1988 review. [3]
The building burned down; Bloomfield's public library was built in 2000 on the former site. [4]
Jobbers Canyon Historic District was a large industrial and warehouse area comprising 24 buildings located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, US. It was roughly bound by Farnam Street on the north, South Eighth Street on the east, Jackson Street on the south, and South Tenth Street on the west. In 1989, all 24 buildings in Jobbers Canyon were demolished, representing the largest National Register historic district loss to date.
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The IOOF Opera House in Hampton, Nebraska, United States, is a 40-foot (12 m) by 65-foot (20 m) building that was built in 1880 and was leased to the International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) chapter in 1893. In 1988, when it was nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, it was the only two-story building in the retail business area of Hampton.
The Martha Ellen Auditorium, now the State Theatre, was built 1916 in Central City, the county seat of Merrick County in the state of Nebraska in the midwestern United States. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, as a well-preserved example of a Nebraska opera house.
The Gourley's Opera House, on Second St. in Rushville, Nebraska, was built in 1914. It is a "one-part commercial block" building, and has been known as Star Theatre, as S & S Theatre, and as Plains Theatre.
The Tecumseh Opera House, located at 123 S. Third in Tecumseh, Nebraska, is a historic building built in 1880. It is a two-part commercial block building, and has also been known as Seaver Bros. Opera House, as Smith Theatre, as Hahn Opera House, as Spicknall & Goodman Opera House, as Goodman & Canfield Opera House, and as Villars Hall, and it has been denoted NeHBS #J007-53 and OHBIN #ll-29-OI.
Clem's Opera House, at Main and Post Sts. in Gresham, Nebraska, is a building constructed in about 1891. It has also been denoted NeHBS #YK04-1 and OHBIN #03-01-02.
Fiske & Meginnis, Architects was an architecture firm partnership from 1915–1924 between Ferdinand C. Fiske (1856–1930) and Harry Meginnis in Lincoln, Nebraska. Twelve of the buildings they designed are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The two men have additional buildings listed on the National Register with other partnerships or individually credited. Related firms were Fiske and Dieman, Fiske, Meginnis and Schaumberg, and Meginnis and Schaumberg.
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The Surprise Opera House is a historic building in Surprise, Nebraska. It was built in 1910-1913 as a venue for touring performers. It was also a meeting place for women's events, including the local American Red Cross chapter. Inside, there is a 38.5 metre high auditorium, with a 19-foot high proscenium arch. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 6, 1988.
The Schneider Opera House is a historic building in Snyder, Nebraska. It was built as a two-part commercial block building in 1900 on land formerly owned by Conrad Schneider, Snyder's founder. According to the National Register of Historic Places form, "This opera house is significant in the area of social history because it gave Snyder a neutral, nonaffiliated location for political meetings, church bazaars, community parties, high school graduation, and box socials. [...] In the days before radio, television, and sound movies, activities at the opera house were anticipated for days or weeks' ahead of time." The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.
Gehling's Theatre is a historic three-story building in Falls City, Nebraska. It was built with red bricks in 1892–1893, with a 78 feet long and 50 feet wide auditorium and a 25 feet wide and 24 feet high proscenium inside. It was named for the original owners, the Gehlings, who also owned a brewery. Silent movies, minstrel shows and performances were shown in the theatre. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.
The Anna C. Diller Opera House is a historic three-story building in Diller, Nebraska. It was built as a two-part commercial block in 1912 thanks to a donation by Anne C. Diller, whose late husband William H. Oilier had co-founded Diller. Inside, there is a 42 feet wide by 67 feet long auditorium with a 20 feet wide by 14 feet high proscenium arch. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 6, 1988.
Allen's Opera House is a historic commercial building in Cozad, Nebraska. It was built by Charles Hart and Mr. Shanholt in 1906 for Charles E. Allen, a businessman and banker who co-owned the Cozad State Bank and the Allen General Store. Both businesses were located on the first floor. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.
The New Opera House is a historic building in Auburn, Nebraska. It was built by William Dorrum in 1894 for the Auburn Building and Improvement Association. Over the years, it hosted many performances and political events, including speeches by Congressman/Senator Elmer Burkett as well as Governor George L. Sheldon. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.
Thorpe's Opera House is a historic three-story building in David City, Nebraska. It was built in 1889 for William Thorpe. The facade includes arches and scallops. Inside, there is an auditorium and a balcony. Besides being used for the performing arts, the facility also hosted events with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, fraternal organizations, political events, and high school reunions. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.
Warren's Opera House is a historic building in Friend, Nebraska. It was built by John Lanahan for Joshua Warren in 1885–1886. Inside, there is an auditorium with a proscenium and a balcony supported by four columns. It hosted performances by "touring stock companies; comic opera; companies; musical concerts; dialect comedies" as well as local performers and Memorial Day celebrations. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.
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